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SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB NEWS / INFO Issue Number 44 spring 2016 SILVER AT RIO FOR MAT & WILL 1ST SEPTEMBER - 30TH NOVEMBER Southport Yacht Club GOLD COAST MARINE FAMILY FESTIVAL 2 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club CONTENTS Welcome to our Spring edition of iN SYnC. As usual this edition is packed with all the latest news and upcoming events from Southport Yacht Club. 2 Gold Coast Marine Family Festival 4 Commodore’s Report As the Club’s 2016/2017 boating season is just around 5 Chairman’s Report the corner, I would like to encourage Members join us in 5 General Manager’s Report supporting the 70th Anniversary Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet on September 3. Vessel entries can be completed 6 Sailing Operations Manager’s Report at both the Sailing Office and Main Beach Reception. 7 Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan 8 SYC Marina and Hardstand Another 70th Anniversary event, is the members exclusive 9 Troy Marland Beach with Braithwaite show on October 1, please ensure 10 Beach with Braithwaite - 70th Anniversary Celebrations to RSVP your attendance with Reception, this is an event not to miss. 11 70th Anniversary Gala Ball 14 Birthday Draws / SYC Employee of the Quarter I would also like to remind you about the Gold Coast 15 Past Commodore Phil Short Marine Family Festival on October 15th and 15th, this 16 SYC Boutique is going to be a great event for the whole family! I look 17 Functions / Weddings at SYC forward to seeing you all the Club again soon. 18 Up Coming Events Safe boating! 20 Vice Commodore Power Report 21 Cruising at SYC / Power Boat What’s On 22 Houseboat on the High Seas Bronwen Hemmings 24 Vice Commodore Sail Report Editor - iN SYnC 24 F18 State Titles Southport Yacht Club 25 Sailing Academy 26 Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 27 Story of Rememberance & Friendship 28 Sailability Gold Coast CHAIRMAN - Scott Siganto 29 Sailing What’s On COMMODORE - Kerry Noyes 30 Broadwater Southport Rotary VICE COMMODORE POWER - Graham Webb 32 Associates Committee Report 34 Gold Coast Seaway Tide Chart VICE COMMODORE SAIL - Ray McMahon 34 SYC Sponsors TREASURER - Garry Edwards BOARD MEMBERS - Chris Oxenford and Bob Howard GENERAL MANAGER - Brett James Front Cover: iN SYnC: Publication of Southport Yacht Club Inc. Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan Address: 1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach, QLD 4217 Silver Medallist at 2016 Rio Olympics Phone: 07 5591 3500 Fax: 07 5532 7507 Website: www.southportyachtclub.com.au iN SYnC is published quarterly September, December, March and June. The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors of articles in EDITOR / ART / PRODUCTION / ADVERTISING SALES: iN SYnC are not necessarily those of Southport Yacht Club Inc, nor does Southport Yacht Club Inc. guarantee the accuracy of statements made by Bronwen Hemmings contributors or advertisers or accept any responsibility for any product or statements made herein. Southport Yacht Club Inc does not accept liability Marketing Manager for advertising material published in iN SYnC which may contravene the Trade Practices Act. Other than for the purpose of review and subject Southport Yacht Club to the Copyright Act, no part of this publication may be reproduced in Email: [email protected] any form without the prior written permission of the publisher. Upcoming events and promotions are subject to change without notice. Phone: 07 5591 3500 Southport Yacht Club | iN SYnC | 3 CLUBCLUB REPORTS REPORTS COMMODORE’S REPORT Kerry Noyes Hello Members, as I scribe my first report as Commodore of contributor to the Clubs success. Their assistance with the Southport Yacht Club, I would like to take the opportunity 70th Anniversary Gala Ball helped to make it the special to thank Immediate Past Commodore Phil Short for his all- event it was. Please, when in the Club acknowledge the encompassing leadership over the last two years. During Associates when they are selling tickets or merchandise. Phil’s tenure he has shown a great capacity to embrace As the 2016/2017 Boating season is drawing closer and Club all divisions in the Club and as such is a true ambassador, division calendars have been finalised, we look forward to thank you for your leadership. I would also like to take the the 70th Anniversary Sail Past and Blessing of the Fleet on opportunity to congratulate Ray McMahon to the position Saturday 3rd September, followed by the Breaking of the of Vice Commodore Sail, I am looking forward to working Flag at Hollywell on Sunday 4th. These events are the most closely with Ray and Vice Commodore Graham Webb traditional day on the sailing calendar for all yacht clubs during our tenure along with our fellow board members, with the commencement of the season. I wish you all well congratulations must also go to Bob Howard who was re- in your endeavours be they club sailing, logging or cruising, elected to the Board. State, National or International events. Well my first two weeks as Commodore have been very I look forward to the coming year on and off the water! exciting with my attendance at the 31st Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race briefing at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. For the start of the race, I had the honour of being Kerry Noyes invited on board the sponsor’s vessel to view the start on Sydney Harbour. What a magnificent sight to see 75 boats Commodore on a line that crossed the harbour from South to North. I congratulate Wild Oats XI skippered by Mark Richards on their great line honours win and Matt Allen’s Ichi Ban on winning the overall trophy in what was a very slow race. Well done to the Skippers and crew of the three Southport Yacht Club entrants, Glenn Burrell Wildflower 2, Philip Belll She and David Hows Ocean Gem in this year’s event. I hope we can continue to have growth in competitors from SYC in the coming years. Thank you to the Sailing Office, Volunteers and a big thank you to Brett James and his staff for their efforts in welcoming all competitors and visitors, your hospitality is second to none, you make us all proud, I have been a guest at many Yacht Clubs over the years and always receive great comments regarding our excellent hospitality. We are also looking forward to hosting the finish of the Club Marine Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race starting on Monday 2nd January 2017. This race of course leads into our premier Regatta Bartercard Sail Paradise, looking forward to a great event, with a sizeable fleet. A massive congratulations to Southport Yacht Club sailor Mathew Belcher and crew Will Ryan, winning Silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Mathew began his sailing career at SYC, we are very proud of Mathew’s achievements and look forward to seeing him back in the Club again soon! As you are all aware the Club would not be a success Congratulations Wild Oats XI - Line Honours in the without fundraising and our Associate Committee is a great 2016 Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 4 | iN SYnC | Southport Yacht Club CLUB REPORTS CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Scott Siganto It’s only fitting to start with a heartfelt Congratulations to Commodore Kerry Noyes on her appointment at the Annual General Meeting recently. Kerry brings her passion for sailing, and boating in general, along with her strong business acumen to the Board, and I very much look forward to continuing to work with her towards accomplishing many aspects of the Clubs strategic The member’s overview will be released after the meeting, plan. Kerry has been a member, a volunteer, a sailing mum, so please ensure you receive the weekly E-News from the a competitor, and many more roles through her extensive Club for more information. time at the Club. She certainly brings a lot to the table! We have many exciting events coming up at the Club, with I also wish to take this opportunity to thank PC Phil Short our Gold Coast Marine Family Festival, the members only for his dedication, passion, and enthusiasm for the Club Darryl Braithwaite concert, Sail Past and Breaking of the during his time on the Board, and as Commodore. He has Flag and so much more. certainly made his mark, and I know we will continue to see much of Phil around the Club, as a member enjoying As we head into the warmer months, it’s an exciting time the sailing, powerboating and no doubt volunteering! ahead for Southport Yacht Club! In the coming weeks our annual Strategic Planning session Scott Siganto for the new Club year will be held. This is where the Board Chairman reviews the goals for the year ahead, along with long term projects that the Club wants to work towards. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Brett James With Southport Yacht Club on the go event after event, I thought we may have a little break after the 2016 Annual General Meeting, think again. With 76 entries in the 31st Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, being the largest fleet since 2010 SYC was in full swing. Although the event saw little wind and a number of retiring vessels, the Club was steadily busy over the four day event. A big thank you to the Volunteers and SYC staff for their dedication In regards to the Waterfront Restaurant, I am extremely working throughout all hours of the day and night. excited to announce we have a new Chef, Dominic Without the support of our valued volunteers, events like and new House, Manager Glenn.